Sequels Superman: Man of Steel Consultants

[KrypJonian]

I agree with both of you guys.

But the next Supes needs more tidbits. SR was on the right track with the blogs, but it there wasn't enough hype surrounding the movie, IMO.

I personally would like to see concept art and maybe some boards before the movie comes out. And it would make for some good debates outside of speculation.

Take Spiderman 3. We've known about Sandman for a long time. Then we got Venom. Then we got Harry confirmed as a villain. Then we got the possibility of Harry dying or getting a f**ked up face from Parker. And all the while the possibility of MJ, Aunt May, or Gwen Stacy dying to debate and speculate. Spidey 3 is still a complete mystery as far as details go, but there is a TON of hype.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Nope, but when Superman is having a hard time against a barrage of bullets, despite being bulletproof, then I just gotta roll my eyes. Other than that I did enjoy the animated series for the most part, but it was definitely more flawed than say, Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League Unlimited.

At least the Bruce Timm/Paul Dini version of Superman was a sympathetic character whom the audience could actually root for.

 

[lexlives]

I agree with both of you guys.

But the next Supes needs more tidbits. SR was on the right track with the blogs, but it there wasn't enough hype surrounding the movie, IMO.

I personally would like to see concept art and maybe some boards before the movie comes out. And it would make for some good debates outside of speculation.

Take Spiderman 3. We've known about Sandman for a long time. Then we got Venom. Then we got Harry confirmed as a villain. Then we got the possibility of Harry dying or getting a f**ked up face from Parker. And all the while the possibility of MJ, Aunt May, or Gwen Stacy dying to debate and speculate. Spidey 3 is still a complete mystery as far as details go, but there is a TON of hype.

WB nees to hand their marketing/hype machine over to Sony/Raimi. Spiderman 3 is like leagues ahead of where SR was at this point last year in terms of hype and anticipation. It is sad really how bad the SR marketing was - and we are really seeing that now with Spidey and FF 2.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

This should be the S:TAS forum.

 

[Zen Ith]

BB and Spiderman don't go this camy route. It no longer appeals to a lot of the audience in this type of film.

HA! That is SUCH a lie. The Spider-Man movies are just as campy as Superman: The Movie and most definitely more so than Superman Returns. And the audiences love it.

 

[Zen Ith]

At least the Bruce Timm/Paul Dini version of Superman was a sympathetic character whom the audience could actually root for.

Personally I thought he was a bit of a pr1ck. Especially in Justice League.

 

[Showtime]

I agree with both of you guys.

But the next Supes needs more tidbits. SR was on the right track with the blogs, but it there wasn't enough hype surrounding the movie, IMO.

I personally would like to see concept art and maybe some boards before the movie comes out. And it would make for some good debates outside of speculation.

Take Spiderman 3. We've known about Sandman for a long time. Then we got Venom. Then we got Harry confirmed as a villain. Then we got the possibility of Harry dying or getting a f**ked up face from Parker. And all the while the possibility of MJ, Aunt May, or Gwen Stacy dying to debate and speculate. Spidey 3 is still a complete mystery as far as details go, but there is a TON of hype.

Not much of a mystery anymore, it's pretty certain who is living and dying and what the ending is.

 

[ReTrO JuNkIe 42]

We can tell.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Personally I thought he was a bit of a pr1ck. Especially in Justice League.

 

[Zen Ith]

Superman is a very flawed and at times unlikeable character in the cartoons. Clark Kent is needlessly aggressive against the people he interviews. Superman treats others like idiots and hates people questioning his authority.

I actually think it's quite funny.

 

[Dr. Fate]

Superman is a very flawed and at times unlikeable character in the cartoons. Clark Kent is needlessly aggressive against the people he interviews.

So you're saying the only way for Clark Kent to be likable is for him to act like a bumbling nerd who trips over himself?

 

[Zen Ith]

So you're saying the only way for Clark Kent to be likable is for him to act like a bumbling nerd who trips over himself?

You're putting words into my mouth. Don't do that.

To me nerdy Clark has always been more interesting than "Real person ROFL" Clark Kent from Post-Crisis. A man that has to act inadequate in order to fully socialise with humanity has a lot more depth than a man putting on a pair of glasses to mix with humanity.

IMO "Clark Kent is who I am, Superman is what I can do" is nothing more than a ploy to turn Superman into Spider-Man.

 

[Dr. Fate]

To me nerdy Clark has always been more interesting than "Real person ROFL" Clark Kent from Post-Crisis. A man that has to act inadequate in order to fully socialise with humanity has a lot more depth than a man putting on a pair of glasses to mix with humanity.

IMO "Clark Kent is who I am, Superman is what I can do" is nothing more than a ploy to turn Superman into Spider-Man.

There's just one problem - no one would hire an idiot like "Nerdy Clark" to be a news journalist. He'd get fired in a week acting that way.

And by the way, it doesn't give him any "depth".

 

[El Payaso]

There's just one problem - no one would hire an idiot like "Nerdy Clark" to be a news journalist. He'd get fired in a week acting that way.

Unless his chief thinks he's the fastest typist.

 

[Freddy_Krueger]

Unless his chief thinks he's the fastest typist.

Not to mention he has a punchy prose style.

 

[Comic Book Boy]

Timm and Co. are already making a Superman film. A DTV of The Death Of Superman.

 

[Zen Ith]

And by the way, it doesn't give him any "depth".

Actually it does. A superpowered man having to masquerade as someone worthless to fit into normal society? It has plenty of depth. It means he has to hide who he is in order to have a normal life.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Ok the first one I'm going with is the obvious: Bruce Timm of TAS.
This is a guy who gets how to update Superman in the modern era. Even beyond Superman I think he just has a feel for DC characters in general.


One thing SR couldn't get quite right imo was the dynamic between Lois and Clark. I will make a left field suggestion based on the pilot alone from the tv series L&C. (Yes I'm a FOLC) : Deborah Levine All of the characters exuded an amount of chemistry while she was still in the forefront of the show. I realize she isn't a "comic book" expert but her other strengths were quite helpful in characterization.

 

[Dark Knight]

I hope Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, or Bruce Timm

 

[GreenKToo]

Bruce Timm for sure. Waid would do as well.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Timm is awesome, but did stumble with Superman: Doomsday big time. I think we've seen enough done with the Donner version of Supes, so I wouldn't go with Donner. To be honest, I am not sure who'd get at this point.

They can always consult me, of course t:

 

[Hole Shot]

amazingly enough, no one is suggesting Mark Millar!

 

[Dark Knight]

amazingly enough, no one is suggesting Mark Millar!

LOL

 

[SatEL]

Bruce Timm for sure. Waid would do as well.

Bruce Timm is a great choice but he takes to much Liberty with Supermans ability and power, I wont be surprised if he had Superman get knocked out after getting hit with to much bullets or some weird **** like that.

 

[SatEL]

I hope Mark Waid, Geoff Johns, or Bruce Timm

Mark Waid isnt a bad choice Birthright was preety solid and was a decent take he wouldnt be bad for a reboot.